Navigating the types of spasmodic dysphonia SD is generally categorized into two primary forms: Adductor spasmodic dysphonia (AdSD)Abductor spasmodic dysphonia (AbSD). Spasmodic dysphonia can also be combined with other disorders,…
There is not one path for the treatment of spasmodic dysphonia There is not one ideal treatment that works for all and many times it is a combination of therapies…
Using voice therapy to minimize symptoms of spasmodic dysphonia There are many techniques that a Speech Language Pathologist specialized in treating voice disorders (aka Voice Therapist) can teach someone with…
SLAD-R: A surgical option for treatment of spasmodic dysphonia The Selective Laryngeal Adductor Denervation-Reinnervation (SLAD-R) was pioneered by Dr. Gerald Berke at UCLA that focuses on the treatment of the…
Botulinum neurotoxin injections to treat symptoms of spasmodic dysphonia Botulinum neurotoxin (BNT) is a common treatment used to reduce the symptoms of spasmodic dysphonia since the mid-1980s. Botulinum toxin is…
An organization's workforce is its most valuable asset Voice issues can impact all facets of a person's life, including career. That's why it is important to be knowledgeable about your…
The Anatomy of the Larynx Understanding how your voice is produced and the muscles that are involved may help in your knowledge of what is happening when you speak. Let's…
Those with voice issues need others to empathize. Regardless of the cause, a voice disorder is a life-altering experience for a person. Imagine being able to talk and communicate as…
